PAT Testing for Landlords & Rental Properties
Straightforward appliance inspection and testing for landlords, managing agents, HMOs and furnished rental properties.
Clear records for appliances supplied with rented property
Landlords and managing agents may supply electrical appliances such as kettles, microwaves, washing machines, lamps and other portable equipment. Keeping supplied equipment in safe condition is part of responsible property management.
National PAT Compliance provides practical inspection and testing with digital records that can be kept alongside other property safety documentation.
What our PAT testing service includes
- Inspection and testing of landlord-supplied portable appliances
- Clear labels and digital appliance records
- HMO and multi-property scheduling
- Fault identification and straightforward reporting
- Flexible appointments for occupied or void properties
Testing frequency should reflect the equipment, how it is used and the environment. HSE guidance makes clear that annual PAT testing is not automatically required in every workplace; a sensible maintenance programme should be risk based. Read the HSE PAT guidance.
Useful documentation without unnecessary testing
A sensible maintenance programme should reflect the type of equipment, its condition, previous results and how it is used. Testing can be especially useful where appliances are supplied to tenants, properties change occupants or equipment sees frequent use.
For portfolios, we can group visits geographically and produce consistent records by property, helping managing agents and landlords keep documentation organised.
Frequently asked questions
Is PAT testing legally required for every rental appliance each year?
There is no universal annual PAT requirement. The duty is to maintain electrical equipment safely, and the appropriate inspection/testing regime should be risk based.
Can you test several properties in one visit?
Yes. Portfolio and block schedules can be grouped to make access and reporting more efficient.
Do you work with letting and managing agents?
Yes. We can coordinate access and reporting for agents managing multiple properties.
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Organise PAT testing across your rental portfolio
Send us the number of properties and approximate appliance volumes and we can plan an efficient testing programme.